Paper Money, Scripophily and Banking Histrory
Lot 271:
Description
This rare specimen bond certificate was issued by the Schweizerische Kreditanstalt (SKA), Zurich, now known as Credit Suisse, a prestigious Swiss banking institution founded in 1856. The certificate, printed with intricate guilloche patterns, represents a sample bearer bond, demonstrating the bank’s financial instruments used in global markets. The document features an elegantly engraved blue border, bold typography, and attached interest coupons, each stamped "SPECIMEN", signifying its archival or promotional use.
A prime collector’s item, it reflects Switzerland’s financial legacy and the evolution of modern banking securities, making this unique specimen a valuable addition to any financial history collection
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